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Medic 73 has responded to 17 calls in its first week of service. PAGE 4

Higher sales tax for better roads? Panel of officials addresses questions about the half-cent sales tax. PAGE 3

SPECIAL CITY ELECTION

Candidates for the District 1 City Council seat shared their reasons why you should vote for them. PAGE 6

The need for speed

HONORING VETERANS

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A tour of the past month of events in Port Orange, including the Spring Fair and Food Festival at City Center.

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Businesses to pay more to remove trees Tramont and Wiles think a tree mitigation bank would penalize business owners too harshly.

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Removing trees unnecessarily will mean higher costs for developers, after the Port Orange City Council voted to amend its code — but not all council members felt it was worth the cost to businesses. The vote was 3-2 on April 2, on the first reading of an ordinance to amend the Land Development Code for tree removal in commercial developments. Mayor Don Burnette said staff recomSEE TREE PAGE 5

When Mary Wittmeyer started volunteering with the Port Orange Volunteers in Police Service through the Police Department, Mayor Don Burnette was a junior in high school. Whittmeyer was recognized by the city and the Police Department for 35 years of volunteer service at the City Council meeting on April 16. Chief Thomas Grimaldi presented Wittmeyer with a service pin.

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Megan Ohman participates in the sensory-friendly Easter egg hunt on April 6 at Buschman Park in Port Orange.

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Historic oak saved at Raintree Drive

tal Advisory Board chair in an email. Earlier in the meeting, Raintree subdivision residents Garret Taynai and Dave Vanthoff made passionate pleas to Council to save the tree.

Catfish Commons gets fashion truck

Residents of the Raintree subdivision in Port Orange clapped with joy when they heard that the historic live oak tree at the entrance to Raintree Drive would be saved. The tree’s fate hung in precarious balance because its roots had grown out into the road, eroding the asphalt and causing hazardous road conditions for drivers. The road is narrow on either side of the tree, so that when cars drive past it, they have to go on residents’ property to avoid hitting the roots. City Director of Public Works and Utilities Lynn Stevens announced the tree’s fate at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 16. The city and the Environmental Advisory Board met in March to discuss all of the options that could be used to solve the problem. It was decided the road and divider would be repaired and the existing roots pruned. “It saves a beautiful tree, does immediate repairs to the road, repairs the divider and it was also a low-cost option,” said John Macaluso, Environmen-

Could Port Orange soon have a mobile fashion truck? The answer is yes, as the City Council unanimously approved an amendment for the Catfish Commons Planned Commercial Development on second reading at its April 16 meeting allowing one mobile retail unit, or “fashion truck” to be located at 4085 Ridgewood Avenue. The truck will be allowed to sell clothing, accessories, children’s toys, local crafts, dog accessories and more, according to the council agenda item. The amendment also allowed a residential unit to be constructed above the existing structure at 4108 Halifax Drive for any business owner or manager within the development, and, waived the application fees associated with future amendments to the development as an incentive for people

to invest in Catfish Commons. The waiver doesn’t include legal advertising fees, site plan or subdivision application fees, building permit or impact fees, according to the city document. “This area of the city has been a concern for Council for a long time, and it is refreshing to know that we still have folks like yourself that have stayed the course, stayed invested and stayed committed,” said Councilman Scott Stiltner at the April 2 meeting. City Planning Manager Penelope Cruz said at the April 2 council meeting that Catfish Commons was established in 2012 with provisions for planned multi-use development. Brendan and Shannon Galbreath are the developers who requested the amendment to the ordinance. The mobile unit would be able to be moved to city sponsored events or stored safely in a covered storage unit if hurricanes or strong storms threaten the area.

Celebrating late Councilman Ford The Port Orange Family Days Community Trust Board held a celebration to honor the community service of late City Councilman Bob Ford at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 31. Members of the Board, Mayor Don Burnette, and former City Manager Ken Parker, presented a brick to Marilyn Ford in her husband’s honor. Marilyn Ford is currently running for Port Orange City Council District 1. Burnette read the inscription

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Former City Manager Ken Parker, Marilyn Ford, Don Burnette and the Port Orange Family Days Community Trust Board.

on the brick, “In memory of Bob Ford, a true champion of the Port Orange community.” “Bob Ford transformed our Police Department into something we can be very proud,” Burnette said. “We’ve been named the second safest city in Florida. Bob laid the foundation for that.” Burnette talked about the special bond he and Ford had because they were on the council together for eight years. They sat next to one another. Their conversations helped make Burnette’s service meaningful because Ford’s perspective gave Burnette a unique understanding, Burnette said. “The first thing you found with Bob was that he was passionate,” Parker said. “He said that he believed in police work, and he believed that police officers should be involved in their community.” He continued speaking about Ford’s story-telling skills. “When we would have those tense times around the city, Bob always would have a story that would lift and lighten up the mood,” Parker said. “All of us who had a chance to work

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“We bring the issues for you,” County Council Chair Ed Kelley said. “You vote on them. If you want them fixed, we’ll fix them.”

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Woodhaven gets lower fees, smaller buffers A bad precedent, one resident says. Also, instead of a natural barrier, ICI Homes can build a PVC fence. TANYA RUSSO STAFF WRITER

What a half cent gets you TANYA RUSSO STAFF WRITER

eelings ran passionate at the Port Orange town hall panel discussion sponsored by the Daytona Beach News-Journal about the half-cent sales tax that will come up for vote through a mail in ballot in May. Panelists included South Daytona City Manager Les Gillis, Port Orange City Manager Jake Johansson, Port Orange Mayor Don Burnette, Volusia County Council Chair Ed Kelley and Volusia County Manager George Recktenwald. Derek Catron, managing editor with the Daytona Beach News-Journal, moderated the discussion. The city and county are recommending passing a half-cent sales tax because there are unfunded projects which need to be completed. For Port Orange, tax monies would go toward improving roadways, reducing flooding and updating and improving the city’s infrastructure. The widening of Williamson Boulevard was one example. “From Beville Road to Dunlawton Avenue is two lanes,” Port Orange resident Jack McVay said. “It now backs up from Dunlawton all the way to Madeline Avenue. That is unacceptable.” ACCOUNTABILITY

Citizens were concerned about accountability. They wanted to know how they could be sure that the revenue from the sales tax would be spent on what the city says it will spend it on. Kelley said that an oversight committee would be formed with a representative from each city. The committee will monitor the projects to be sure they are in compliance with the what the ordinance specifies the money can be used on. There would be 17 representatives on the committee. WHO’S PAYING?

Kelley also said that much of the tax generated by the increase would come from tourists. Despite the lower attendance of tourists from Bike Week and the

raceway this year, those that did come to Volusia County spent money in the area. IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT

Questions about growing development arose. Residents were concerned that more development would lead to an increased need for road repairs and expansions, which will lead to bringing more requests for tax monies. Citizens wanted to know what will keep the cities from coming back to taxpayers for more money in the near future. PAYING FOR PROJECTS

With the half-cent sales tax generating about $45 million countywide annually for Volusia, should it pass, Port Orange will receive approximately $3.4 million. That revenue would help capital road widening, extensions, bridges, drainage, flooding, and infrastructure projects start or be completed. “What I don’t want to do is borrow money,” Burnette said. “I don’t want to get in a situation where the only way to get these projects done, is debt. Debt spending is bad spending and one of the reasons why I’m looking toward [the half-cent sales tax.]” Burnette also said that the gas tax cannot go for water and infrastructure needs, plus it does not cover all road projects. “This was not easy coming up with how the money would be split,” Burnette said. All 16 cities came up with a formula based on population, he said. “I think that’s important because when you drive in Port Orange on Clyde Morris, Williamson, those are county roads, so if we’re going to improve Williamson Boulevard, we’re gonna have to do it with the help of the county and with our neighbor, Daytona Beach,” Burnette said. “It’s important that we all have a piece of that pie.” Port Orange put posters up with the projects and the city’s priorities that would be developed with the money generated by the tax. Joe Yarborough, South Daytona city manager, said the sales tax

process began five years ago. “Volusia County generates more money than we get back (from the state) because we don’t have the population of a Miami or a Tampa and Orlando,” Yarborough said. “The only thing the state of Florida gives us is the surtax and impact fees. The beauty of the half cent sales tax is that it all stays here. We don’t have to share.

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For Allan Green, former mayor of Port Orange, the sales tax is still not enough. He said citizens have to take impact fees and the sales tax all into consideration, “This half cent sales tax is not a cure, but is a beginning,” Green said. “You have to pay for what you get. To get a service, you have to pay for it.” Ballots will be mailed out on May 1 and need to be mailed back to the election office by 7 p.m. May 21. Several collection boxes have also been placed around the city. For those who may be out of town, they can stop at the election board in DeLand beginning April 15 and complete their ballots. Those ballots will be held in a vault until Election Day. “We bring the issues for you,” Kelley said. “You vote on them. If you want them fixed, we’ll fix them.”

situation where the only way to get these projects done, is debt. Debt spending is bad spending.” DON BURNETTE, Port Orange mayor

For residents soon to call Woodhaven home, beige will be the new green for their barrier from I-95 traffic. City Council voted unanimously to pass two ordinances on second reading that amend development requirements for the residential development off South Williamson Boulevard at the April 2 meeting. Council also unanimously reduced fees for Woodhaven. The first ordinance amended the original mandate that requires developers to provide a natural barrier. ICI Homes requested to put up an eight-foot PVC fence instead of the green barrier because of the topography of the land. The land is low enough that trees planted along the interstate would not grow tall enough to provide an adequate barrier, ICI said. Additional plantings will be placed along the I-95 side to give residents more protection. The fee reduction will reduce the original fee of $6,500, already paid by ICI Homes, to $924.31, because the time for processing and reviewing the amendment was less than a typical case. Port Orange resident Robert Reinhagen thought allowing a fee reduction would set a dangerous precedent. “I strongly recommend you take this off the consent agenda and not approve,” he said. Councilman Scott Stiltner had a different point of view. “The city of Port Orange needs to remain flexible,” Stiltner said. “We need to understand partnerships and relationships. Sometimes you get folks come into a city that are looking for fee waiver or reductions that really don’t bring anything else to the table for this community.” ICI is different, according to Stiltner, since the company has donated over $100,000 to the community to help kids. The se cond ordinance reduced the buffer along Williamson Boulevard and Pioneer Trail Road from 400 feet of conservation land to 200 feet and changed land identification from conservation to mixed-use development. The purpose for the change in footage is to be visually symmetrical with the commercial development across the street in New Smyrna Beach. Savannah Weaver, City Council candidate running for the District 1 seat, was against passing the fee reduction and changing the amount of land in the conservation area. “I would like to know why we are waiving over $5,000 worth of fees when you as a council are asking Port Orange to support a half cent sales tax increase,” Weaver said. “You’re making it too easy to build here. ... I am asking you to reconsider because this is habitat, and you’re making it too easy to develop.”

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New ambulance: off and running Medic 73 has responded to 17 calls in its first week. TANYA RUSSO STAFF WRITER

Two firefighters backed the new Port Orange ambulance into Station 73 on Monday, April 22. It was afternoon, and Joseph Cid and Cody Birge, both dual-certified paramedics, had just returned from responding to a call regarding an unconscious man in the Walmart parking lot. It was the second transport of the day for the new Port Orange Medic 73 ambulance. The ambulance started service last Monday, April 15, and after 47 minutes, went out on its first call. In the first week of service, there have been 14 emergency and three non-emergency transports for the vehicle. The ambulance is in service from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, which are peak demand hours. Medic 73 is a 2017 ambulance that was a demo and had 16,000 miles on it when purchased, Port Orange Fire Chief Ken Fustin said. After outfitting it with needed medical equipment and supplies, the cost to the department was $180,000. That price was approximately $60,000 less than most new transport units. The ambulance was paid for through property taxes. The Port Orange emergency system is part of a Critical Ambulance Response Element program, which sends the closest emergency vehicle to a situation. Other emergency response units run on the PLUS program, or Peak Load Utilization System, which send out municipal ambulances only in the event the county EVACS are at maximum capacity. “I have never been in favor of an arrangement like that,” Fustin

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Port Orange Fire Chief Ken Fustin stands next to the city’s new ambulance.

said. “I am a firm believer in sending the closest available resources to any emergency call, regardless of whose sticker is on the side of the vehicle.” After multiple meetings with various officials from the cities management association, county government, and county ambulance providers, the county came up with a formalized CARE agreement. Currently, each municipality that has its own ambulance is developing its own CARE agreement. Port Orange was first to have one. “It is absolutely better for our citizens,” Fustin said. Goals for the future of the Port Orange Fire Department include gradually adding additional ambulances and building a training tower in the city, he explained. Fustin talked about a time when two houses burned to the ground in Port Orange because all of their units were at the training facility 40 minutes from the city. Trucks could not get back in time to respond to the emergency call. “That was unacceptable,” Fustin said.

Port Orange: second safest city in Florida TANYA RUSSO STAFF WRITER

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Good news about the safety of Port Orange residents: The city is the second safest in Florida, according to SafeWise, a home safety and security company. “The rating of second safest city is due in large part from the efforts of our officers and support staff who are committed to ensuring the highest possible quality of life for residents and visitors alike,” said Evan Doyle, Port Orange Police public information officer in an email. The distinction came after the company published a 2019 report, as seen on Facebook on Tuesday, March 19. SafeWise presented statistics for the top 50 cities in Florida who had the lowest violent and property crime. With a population of 61,892 people and a median income of $48,478, Port Orange had a violent crime rate of 0.52 per 1,000 people. That is less than both the violent crime rates for the state and nation. Overall, Florida’s violent crime rate is higher than the national average. Property crime for Port Orange was 25.04 per 1,000 people. While lower than the state and

national average, property crime was closer to the national average of 27.11 per 1,000 people. Key Biscayne was rated the No. 1 safest city. The city of Edgewater also made the list, ranking 21st. Statistics for the report came from 2017 FBI data, which did not take into account the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. “Thank you to the amazing public safety professionals we have in Port Orange,” said Port Orange Councilman Drew Bastian on Facebook. Additionally, community outreach programs have been instrumental in building positive relationships which encourage cooperation and help prevent crime. “Programs such as ‘walk and talks’ at our schools and businesses promote better relationships between the community and our officers, while proactive policing carried out by patrol officers and the Crime Suppression Team act as a deterrent to those who desire to commit crime,” Doyle said. Several suggestions regarding personal safety can be found on the POPD website at port-orange. org.

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Tree mitigation ordinance mended the ordinance be updated to increase rates to developers who remove trees. The purpose is to discourage unnecessary tree removal, but if trees are removed, developers must pay into the mitigation bank. Tim Burman, director of Community Development for Port Orange, presented information about changes that would be made to update the ordinance. Recommendations were developed by the city’s Environmental Advisory Board in October 2018. Councilman Drew Bastian was part of the discussion with the EAB in October. He voted in favor of the amendment. “It’s been a long time coming,” Bastian said. “They (EAB) started talking about this a long time back. It took some work to get here. I think it’s a good idea and going in the right direction. [The ordinance] will modernize it. This will be a good thing moving forward for sure.” Vice Mayor Chase Tramont voted against the ordinance. “I understand the philosophy behind it,” he said. “I appreciate it. Every time I see something requiring businesses to pay more funds, it always makes me a little nervous.” Interim Councilman Jack Wiles was also against the ordinance. “You’re penalizing the businesses that just so happen to buy a piece of property with a number of trees in the buffer,” he said. “And because it’s (the ordinance) not changing how many trees need to be in the buffer, it’s only

changing the amount of money the business owner has to pay the developer to take those trees out. I’m not in favor of it.” The ordinance would add a tree mitigation requirement both for trees 6 inches or more in diameter in a buffer area, and for specimen trees. A specimen tree is a viable tree that is in good or very good condition. If a developer removes these types of trees, they would have to pay a fee into the tree mitigation bank. Developers can also do a tree replacement on the site. Mitigation fees would be used by the city for replacement trees, and/or to pay for irrigation along Dunlawton Avenue. The EAB would like to see the tree mitigation bank become an environmental mitigation bank to open up more areas that could be helped with mitigation funds. The purpose of charging a mitigation fee is to encourage more buffers in developments to remain natural. More natural trees could be left as part of the landscape design. The ordinance would also establish a standard tree survey for all developments. If a developer would want to leave natural areas as conservation and part of the landscape, tree surveys would not be needed. Currently tree surveys are different for various types of development. In areas of conservation, the land is often trampled over and disrupted while doing the surveys. The standard survey would allow developers to leave conservation areas within the development site alone.

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City Council candidates visit ‘The City Forest’ The 12,000 acres of conservation land are home to endangered species. TANYA RUSSO STAFF WRITER

Several of the Port Orange City Council candidates for District 1 attended a meeting about the city’s Public Works process at the the Dorothy L. Hukill Annex on Wednesday, March 20. Following the presentation, candidates visited the Wellfield property, a reclaimed water facility that is off Tomoka Farms Road, to learn how wastewater was treated and returned to the city as reclaimed water to be used for irrigation. “Port Orange is very concerned about the environment,” City Manager Jake Johansson said. The Wellfield property is 12,000 acres of conservation land that is south of the landfill and borders Interstate 4 to the west. It is home to 27 water production wells, a solar panel field that provides power to the wells, the reclaimed water lakes, wetlands, forest and a conservation area for the protection of the gopher tortoise, an endangered species. Port Orange owns 8,026 acres and shares the rest of the property with Volusia County. It is often referred to as “The City Forest.” Another endangered species found in the area is called Rugel’s pawpaw. It is a rare species of flowering plant that has been identified as growing only in Eastern Volusia County in the Port Orange forest and New Smyrna Beach. It thrives in soil that has been burned. City Council passed a resolution that

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Steve Parnell, with candidates Savannah Weaver, Paul Rozar, Lee Barreiro and Port Orange PIO Christine Martindale at the reclaimed water lakes. Candidate Marilyn Ford attended a presentation but not the tour; candidate Jonathan Foley visited on a different day.

protects this plant now and in its future. With over 5,000 acres of wetlands, The City Forest has wildlife and conservation value. These wetlands are also used as mitigation credits for developers. City Council approved an ordinance that says mitigation credits can only be sold for impacts by developments or building within the city limits or city use. The conservation area can never be cleared or developed. At times, controlled burning of the forests occur as mandated by the state to help preserve the health of the forest. There are 725 acres of uplands slated as relocation homes for the gopher tortoise. Only so many tortoises are allowed to be in one area. Once the “turtle hotel” is full, another area is opened. Ironically, controlled burns of the forests help preserve habitat for the tortoises, which burrow

6 to 8 feet underground and provide homes to over 360 other species of animals. The area also contains wild boar, deer, bear and turkey which have to be managed to prevent overcrowding and sickness. The city leases part of the land to a hunt club. The two reclaimed water lakes cover 100 and 75 acres. Wastewater goes into the lakes where 11 SolarBees (machines that treat solid particles) work to break up matter. Once changed, the water goes through a special filtration system, and is then stored in a tank that holds millions of gallons of reclaimed water. The water is distributed to various places around the city where it irrigates specific sites. The Wellfield property is a restricted area. It is meant to be to protect the tortoise habitat, wetlands, uplands, reclaimed water lakes and the wells.

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Your next City Council member is ... Candidates for the District 1 City Council seat shared their reasons why you should vote for them by April 30, which is the final polling day. STAFF WRITER

The Port Orange-South Daytona Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Meet the Candidates reception at Riverwalk Pavilion at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 2. Candidates for the District 1 City Council seat, vacated by the late Bob Ford, set up their campaign signs at tables around the room. Each candidate gave a brief talk about who they are and what they would bring to City Council should they be elected. Marilyn Ford, wife of the late Bob Ford, said she decided to run for the District 1 seat because of her love of the community, but also because of her ability to bring many skills to the position. She is newly retired from being the director of the Volusia County Jail, where she managed a $30 million budget and a staff of 300 people. She said she is familiar with government systems and budgets. Ford said she is concerned about infrastructure, but also about the city’s parks and recreation facilities, making sure Port Orange stays family friendly and supporting small businesses, especially when they want to expand. “I really believe Port Orange, our best days are ahead, as long as we think about what we are doing, that we do it carefully, thoughtfully, and certainly with your input,” Ford said. Savannah Weaver is a native Floridian who was born in Daytona Beach. She grew up in Edgewater and lived there until she moved to Port Orange in 2005. Her background is in culinary management. Weaver took a step back from her career to raise her 2-year-old daughter. Weaver said she decided to run for City Council because of her interest for community service. She has been surveying the needs of the community. “Conservation of our land, along with balance of development, has been a top voiced improvement, along with smart solutions to our traffic, improvements to our infrastructure,

maintaining our high quality of public service and preserving our family friendly atmosphere,” Weaver said, “Along with holding our government accountable for how our tax money is spent.” Weaver encouraged residents to vote no on the proposed half-cent sales tax increase. Lee Barreiro was born in Tampa. He is the grandson of Spanish and Cuban immigrants who came to this country to work in the cigar industry. His parents were also born in Tampa and were cigar makers. Barreiro has two children and one grandson. Barreiro said he believes he is the best candidate for the City Council position because he has a strong desire to serve the community. Barreiro said his background in both environmental engineering and nursing, with an emphasis on leadership skills, would bring a wealth of experience to the City Council position. Barreiro has shared his skills with several volunteer organizations. In Tampa, he volunteered at the Veterans Administration nursing home, where he helped feed veterans and take them on excursions. When he moved to Daytona, he continued volunteering at the VA clinic. After he obtained his nursing degree, he volunteered at Halifax Hospice Center and taught nursing. Currently, Barreiro volunteers at the Jesus Clinic in Daytona Beach. “I have the time,” Barreiro said. “I have the desire to continue serving our community as a member of the Port Orange City Council.” Jonathan Foley said he decided to run for City Council because of his love for people. He is a musician who learned that he could make people forget about their worries for an hour or two. He started thinking about the bigger picture. Foley moved to Port Orange when he was 4 years old. He played sports through the community programs, which taught him team work, and how to cooperate for the same goals. He said he would bring those lessons to city council. He also talked about his father

Marilyn Ford said she would bring many skills to City Council.

Lee Barreiro’s varied background and volunteer services qualify him for City Council.

Savannah Weaver took a survey of residents’ concerns around the city.

Jonathan Foley wants people to know he will tell the truth and work hard for the city.

Paul Rozar would give incentives to businesses to keep them motivated to stay in the city.

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teaching him the importance of helping people. Foley helped to feed the hungry through his father’s church. He gave free music lessons to children. Foley said that he understands the concerns about traffic and flooding. He said he believes Port Orange is a great city. “At the end of the day, the one thing I want you all to take away from me and my speech is that I’m an honest guy,” Foley said. “I’m gonna tell you the truth, and I’m gonna work hard for the city.” Paul Rozar, a native Floridian who grew up in Tallahassee and raised his children in Port Orange, said he is running for City Council to keep family values at the forefront. Having come to Port Orange on a Ford scholarship signed by Edsel Ford, Rozar worked his way up in dealerships from washing cars, and then became service manager for the entire dealership. He said his greatest priority was taking care of his employees. Rozar said he would make incentives for people and small businesses to keep them in the community. Rozar said we are “Port Orange proud,” and wants to maintain that quality of life. He disapproves of the parks and recreation fee increase, as he said he believes in the value of keeping children on the fields and out of the streets. He also is against the proposed half-cent sales tax. “I want to keep everything very similar to how it is or to exceed our expectations,” Rozar said. “I do not want to go backwards.”

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COPS CORNER MARCH 30

THE NOSE KNOWS 2:05 a.m. — 1000 block of Dunlawton Avenue Drugs. A 37-year-old man was pulled over after an officer driving behind his vehicle could smell marijuana from approximately 20 feet away, according to a police report.

APRIL 1

IT’S CALLED ‘BORROWING’ 3:23 p.m. — 4000 block of South Peninsula Drive Grand Theft. A 26-year-old man told an officer that his friends had stolen a car. When the officer told the man he was on his way to where the stolen vehicle had been located, the young man changed his story and said he borrowed the car while the victim was asleep and drove it to a local apartment building. He said the car broke down so he left it on the side of the road and denied any knowledge of the cell phone. The 26-year-old said “he fibbed because he was scared.”

APRIL 3

JUST A COUPLE 1:19 a.m. — Intersection of Nova Road and Oak Trail Run DUI. Police pulled over, and later arrested, a 49-year-old woman who was driving without her headlights in the dark. She told the officer that she believed one of her headlights was working, and admitted to drinking two beers, according to the report.

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Drugs. A 27-year-old man told police after his arrest that, while he had sold marijuana in the past, he wasn’t currently in the business. However, the man also said that if the police knew someone who needed it, they can come and pick it up from him. He said he just doesn’t take money for it, according to the report. He also told the officer that he smokes a quarter ounce a day. During a search, police found a bag labeled “Sour Skittles” with green plant material inside, and weed brownies.

APRIL 14

PILLS IN MY BRA 9:25 p.m. — Intersection of Clyde Morris and Woodlake Drive Drugs without prescription. After police arrested a 51-year-old woman for a suspended license, she advised officers that she had pills in her bra. Police un-cuffed her to allow her to retrieve the pills.

APRIL 16

KNEW IT WOULD BE AN ISSUE 11:45 a.m. — Intersection of Nova Road and Eagle Lake Trail Carry Concealed Weapon. A 30-year-old man told police he knew carrying a gun underneath his car’s seat was “going to be an issue,” according to a report. During the search, police found a clear plastic bag with marijuana, a glass pipe and some “roaches.” A small amount of cocaine was found on the passenger side floorboard, but the man told police it may have have fallen off a Lyft passenger’s clothes. If it didn’t, he accused the police of placing it in his car.

BRIEFS Man arrested for breaking into firefighter’s car

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A 28-year-old Port Orange man was among three arrested March 13 after police found a DeLand firefighter’s belongings in the stolen vehicle they were driving. In a traffic stop at 5:20 a.m. on Dunlawton Avenue, Port Orange Police Officer Crysta McBride observed a pile of suitcases stacked in the backseat. The driver, later identified as Chere Zupan, and the front seat passenger, later identified as James Abbott, were highly nervous, and while Zupan was trying to find her license, Abbott handed over an ID from a blue zipper pouch; then, Abbot snatched the card back and told McBride it was a debit card, according to the report. McBride reported that she told Abbott she saw it was an ID, but he continued to deny it. Abbott then dug through a black backpack. McBride told him to stop, and he argued back, according to McBride’s report. Zupan, Abbott and a second passenger who was at first hidden by the pile of suitcases in the backseat and was later identified as Jason Anglis, were all asked

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to step out of the car. A K-9 unit searched the car and found a glass pipe and other drugs, plus a loaded handgun. Police also discovered ID for Sidney Stringer IV. Volusia County sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene and said Stringer’s vehicle had been stolen, along with his gun, wallet, medication and other items. Stringer is a DeLand firefighter, and he said several of his agency-issued clothes were stolen as well. Abbott was wearing a DeLand Fire Rescue shirt and shorts, and Anglis was wearing dark blue fire rescue gear. Deputies accompanied Stringer to the scene, and he positively identified his items in Abbott’s backpack. Stringer also said one of the credit cards was used twice at Circle K on Nova Road. Abbott, Zupan and Anglis were all interviewed after hearing their Miranda rights, and they accused each other of lying about whose idea it was to steal the car and the other items. Anglis agreed to take VCSO deputies to his residence to obtain the remainder of Stringer’s stolen belongings and also agreed he would turn over the stolen pants he was wearing. All three were arrested.

Accident on Dunlawton sends man to hospital

Traffic on Dunlawton Avenue moved slowly on Wednesday, April 10, after a Port Orange man crashed into the back of another man’s vehicle after he failed to

yield to him. Alan Grisetti, of Daytona Beach, was transported to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach with non life-threatening injuries. He was charged with failure to yield.

Resident carted off for stealing shopping carts

A minor complaint about noise led to a Port Orange resident’s arrest last month for something completely unrelated: stolen shopping carts. Jason Anglis was arrested at his home on Feb. 26 for possession of two shopping carts that he took from Winn-Dixie and Bealls Outlet. He used them as containers to hold debris from his yard, according to a report. His jail bond was set at $500. The carts were returned to their rightful owners.

Police: Man uses butcher knife to threaten roommate

Port Orange Police arrested a 61-year-old man who threatened his roommate with a butcher knife after his roommate refused to leave the residence on Saturday, April 20. According to a report, David Mula pointed an 8-inch knife at Donald Keiser because Mula no longer wished for them to live together after finding out that Keiser was a registered sex offender. Mula was arrested for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and transported to jail.

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SPORTS

Spruce Creek lifters Phu Bui and Marvin Scott.

Spruce Creek’s Bui and Scott win gold medals at state weightlifting meet.

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s North Port’s Peter Pollock prepared for the final two attempts in the cleanand-jerk at the FHSAA state boys weightlifting meet, Spruce Creek’s Phu Bui eagerly watched his opponent from the scorer’s table.

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Bui finished the meet with a 520-pound total after a 270-pound bench and a 250-pound clean-and-jerk. Pollock tried to lift 275 on his last attempts. On the second try, he caught the bar, but he couldn’t stand up. Then came the final attempt. Bui’s heart pounded. Pollock couldn’t lift the weight. On the outside, Bui remained calm. “But on the inside,” he said, “I was screaming.” Bui and Hawks teammate Marvin Scott became the 37th and 38th Spruce Creek weightlifters to win a state title. Bui won in

the 139-pound weight class, and Scott, who is also a standout football player for the Hawks, took the 199-pound weight class. The Hawks finished second as a team, one point behind Navarre, in Class 2A on Friday, April 12, at Arnold High School in Panama City Beach. Scott began the day missing his first lift, a 395-pound bench press. He hit it on his second attempt and finished with 405, which gave him a 45-pound lead heading into the clean-and-jerk. He played it safe, lifting “only” 295 pounds. “It felt good,” he said. “I knew I could have done more — espe-

cially on the bench.” There’s no time for rest for Spruce Creek weightlifters. Not even after winning a state title. Bui and Scott were back in the weight room on Monday, April 15, preparing for next season. Spruce Creek head coach David Nelson said the standard of excellence for Hawks weightlifting was set in 1978, the year they won their first state title under storied coach Dave Ramey. “Once something is achieved that, then others believe they can accomplish the same thing,” he said. “A lot of this is a mindset. And that’s what we try to teach our lifters.”

Spruce Creek High coach leads Team USA swimming in Special Olympics ZACH FEDEWA STAFF WRITER

If there was one sporting event in 2019 that Spruce Creek High School coach Cameron McClelland couldn’t miss, it was the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. After all, he was selected to be one of Team USA’s swimming coaches. “Being called to represent the USA was an outstanding opportunity,” McClelland said. McClelland first became involved with the Special Olympics in 2003 when he was a student at Spruce Creek High School, and became more regularly involved in 2006 when Spruce Creek became a Unified Champion School. A year prior to the Special Olympics, McClelland was assigned four athletes to mentor: two from North Carolina and two from Virginia. McClelland teamed up with

the athletes’ coaches to receive videos of their strokes, starts and turns so he could send the athletes personalized workout plans. After several months of remote coaching, McClelland was finally able to meet up with his athletes at the University of Delaware for a week-long training camp. At the camp, he was able to get the athletes in the pool twice a day for practice, as well as get to know them and their families. “Not only did we want to know if they were physically capable to perform in the games, we wanted to assess if they were independent enough to fly for 14 hours on a plane and function through early mornings and long days,” McClelland said. In the months leading up to the Special Olympics, McClelland offered constant contact to the athletes and their families. “My role isn’t just the coaching piece, it is the small talk in

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Bret Giebel, coach Cameron McClelland, Joey Roney and Katherine Bove in the Abu Dhabi International Airport after the games.

between, and making them feel comfortable with being in a foreign country,” McClelland said. “We are like a big family that has developed on the world stage. It’s truly incredible.” On March 6, 17 athletes and their coaches from the Orlando

area flew to Newark, New Jersey, in preparation of their flight to Abu Dhabi. When McClelland and the remaining Team USA athletes arrived, they attended a send-off dinner. Later that night, something unexpected happened. All 300 athletes and their

coaches from Team USA piled on five tour buses in Newark, and were given a police escort right through New York City into the John F. Kennedy International Airport. “It was wild. It really set the tone for what was to come,” he said. McClelland had high hopes for his team and was confident they would win a gold medal. During the first leg of the backstroke event, one of the athlete’s goggles came off, which led him to get turned around and swim out of his lane. He was disqualified. Through this ordeal, McClelland continued to have a positive attitude. “The whole team and crowd cheered him on,” McClelland said. McClelland plans to apply for the Special Olympics in Berlin in 2023. “I do it because of the athletes,” McClelland said.

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pruce Creek’s flag football team, one of the best in the area, lost to Flagler Palm Coast 13-6 on the night of Thursday, April 4. After being down 7-6 for much of the game,

pruce Creek’s softball team won their 17th straight game on the night of Monday, April 22, after the Hawks defeated Matanzas 3-1 at Daytona State College’s softball stadium. The Pirates took the early lead with an RBI triple in the bottom of the third inning, however, the Hawks answered with a pair of runs in the top of the fifth. Spruce Creek’s Hayley Lazo cracked a triple into right center in the sixth inning and then scored on a wild pitch to for the Hawks’ third run.

the Hawks gave up a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. The Hawks also through an interception on their responding drive to seal the game. –RAY BOONE

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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Riverwalk Park, 3459 S. Ridgewood Ave. Details: Celebrate Earth Day with the city of Port Orange. Find the right bike or standup paddle board or kayak through demos, try yoga, build a craft and enjoy the outdoors. Live music. First 200 guests receive a free potted baby live oak tree. Free event. Call 506-5934.

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Madi Madi’s Garden reminds students at Cypress Creek Elementary School about their classmate. TANYA RUSSO STAFF WRITER

hen students at Cypress Creek Elementary School on Williamson Boulevard in Port Orange walk past an outdoor classroom and vegetable garden, they also pass a small garden dedicated to one of their classmates, Madilyn Nicole Patrick. Madi, as she was known to all, was about to start the third grade in August 2017, when she died from a rare form of liver cancer. Madi’s Garden is a tribute to her life. It also symbolizes the experience, strength, and hope of a little girl with a big smile, bigger heart, and a joy for living far beyond her eight years. “Madi was a beautiful, sweet girl. She touched a lot of lives and made a lot of friends,” Katie Jontes, Madi’s second-grade teacher, said. Madi was the daughter of Sean and Alisha Patrick, both professional horse trainers. Their love for animals rubbed off on Madi at an early age. Sean Patrick said she was obsessed with butterflies. She started chasing them when she was 2 and always loved them. When hummingbirds started coming around their house, Madi loved them as well. If she would find a nest with eggs in it, she would insist they were hummingbirds, whether they were or not, and do everything she could to protect the eggs. Her garden at Cypress Creek is loaded with plants that attract both. Fire bushes, milk weed plants, and variegated purple vincas surround a stone marker with her name, a butterfly, and cowboy boots and hat. Surrounding her marker are painted rocks decorated with various pictures placed there by her friends and classmates. Nurse Rhonda deCillis and Teresa Weaver, Madi’s homebound teacher, gathered teachers and staff to create the garden. “We wanted to do something that everyone could see,” deCillis said. “The first September after she passed away, we collected

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money for the Childhood Cancer Foundation, which is what Sean (Patrick) wanted in her memory at her service. We wanted to do something more lasting.” Donations for the garden came from many different places. Lowe’s in Port Orange donated plants and rocks. Valor Signs donated the memorial stone. Kula Yoga for Kids, Paradise Island Tourism, and Politis and Motovina also made donations. The school raised $700 for the Childhood Cancer Foundation in 2017, and another $700 in 2018. The Live Like Cameron Foundation in Flagler County received some of the monies, as well. “We go by it (the garden) often, my first-graders,” Jontes said, “and I tell them this is a garden in memory of someone. She loved butterflies and we’re seeing them more and more over there, and they’re like, ‘Mrs. Jontes, there’s a butterfly, is that Madi?’” Madi wanted to be a vet when she grew up. When friends would visit her at home they had the privilege to play with an array of animals—bunnies, hamsters, guinea pigs, dogs, cats, horses, and the occasional bird. Even after a particularly

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Madi, her father, Sean Patrick, and Dez, the horse she loved to ride.

strong bout with chemotherapy, Madi was on her horse, Dez, flying around the arena at a brisk lope (slow run), living life to the fullest. When Madi was sick and Weaver would work with her on her school lessons, they would garden after they were done. The plants they started at Madi’s home have now become part of an expanded garden that Sean Patrick and his

girlfriend, Deb, tend daily. Butterflies and hummingbirds surround the porch. She has two gardens in her honor. Madi was first diagnosed with a tumor on her liver at the end of kindergarten, in 2015. She was taken to Arnold Palmer Childrens Hospital in Orlando where she underwent an 11.5-hour surgery to remove it. Madi stayed in the hospital for about 1 1/2 months while she recuperated and received chemotherapy. She returned to school in November of that year, and stayed cancer free for a long time. Toward the end of second grade, however, the cancer returned. She had to undergo another surgery but this time, could not recover. She died on Aug. 7, 2017. The Childhood Cancer Foundation was supportive of the Patricks during Madi’s illness. Sean Patrick donates his time and experience to help with fundraising events to support other families having to live through the difficult diagnosis of cancer. The next time students and staff at Cypress Creek Elementary School see a butterfly floating by or a hummingbird racing to and fro, they will remember Madi.

“Madi was a beautiful, sweet girl. She touched a lot of lives and made a lot of friends,” KATIE JONTES, Madi’s second-grade teacher

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PORT ORANGE PAL BASKETBALL SIGN-UP When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Deadline: May 13 Where: Port Orange Police Department Details: Sign up your child for summer basketball. Ages 8-17. Register at the Police Department or at two special registration day’s on May 4 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Port Orange Parks and Recreation Gym. Must be a PAL member to participate. Tryouts on May 18. Call 5065877 or email bfrazier@portorange.org

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Madi’s teachers who created her memorial garden: Terry Nash, kindergarten; Teresa Weaver, homebound teacher; Katie Jontes, second grade; Heather Welty, first grade; Rhonda deCillis, nurse.

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Heidi Hoffman paints Jenson Light’s face at the Festival of Spring at City Center on Saturday, April 6.

Just a week after the Spring Fair and Food Festival, food trucks and residents headed back to City Center for another springthemed event. The Festival of Spring, sponsored by Team Goudie Real Estate, Planet Fitness, Rusty’s and Airboat Rides at Midway, was held to support Karin “Bleu” Harris in her fight to beat a congenital heart defect through the sale of raffle tickets. Harris has had complications through three open heart surgeries, and, has been waiting for over 300

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health services. Volusia County is no exception; it’s been working to implement a Youth Mental Health First Aid Program. Within the past year, over 600 staff and faculty members have been trained in the YMHFAP, including Volusia County Schools Superintendent Tom Russell, said Amy Hall, coordinator of student government relations for Volusia County Schools. The goal is for all staff and students to be trained within the next three years. “This is not unique to Volusia,” Hall said. “This is happening across the state of Florida and our district has just been very proactive in making sure we’re meeting the legislation requirements, and doing it very swiftly.”

City Center in Port Orange became a hub for car enthusiasts and curious visitors as the No Dough show rolled into town with eclectic cars ready to draw attention over the April 12-14 weekend. No Dough got its name by offering a car show that is both free to attendees and those who display their cars. The event promotes the lifestyle of living in and driving the “People’s car,” a way to travel on a budget.

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Since Florida Legislature passed the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act in 2018, schools across the state have spent time amping up student mental

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JoJo Miller hits the “Cancer Cavalier” at Relay for Life.

Over 25 survivors were awarded a medal with the words “Hope Hero” written on them at the Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park on Saturday, April 13. These survivors walked the opening lap of the Relay for Life.

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Joey Miller and his wife, Megan Miller, have been attending the relay for 14 years. “We’ve been out here since my wife was pregnant with both my boys,” Joey Miller said. “The event used to be overnight, and my wife and I slept in a tent.” To foster networking and fundraising opportunities, the Millers started “A Family Affair,” a team that now has over eight proud members who have raised $3,700 together. Joey Miller’s father was diagnosed with cancer in 2004. He created a relay in memory of his dad to raise money for the American Cancer Society. His father lost the battle 2009. His mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. Today, she’s a survivor of seven years. “Cancer doesn’t sleep, so neither do we,” Megan Miller said. The Port Orange Relay for Life has raised over $26,000 through 21 teams.

NEW DOG PARK FOR VET CLINIC Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic’s furry friends now have their own dog park. The clinic dedicated its new dog park, Mark’s Park, to clinic founder Mark C. Andersen on March 31, honoring to Andersen’s 40 years of service to the Port Orange animal community. Mark’s Park is available to all clients of Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic, and the gate code can be obtained at the front desk.

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Port Orange families became a part of the first Easter Eggstravaganza, a sensory-friendly Easter Egg hunt hosted by Welcoming Hearts on Saturday, April 6. Chasity Hanners started Welcoming Hearts because there were no Down syndrome support groups in the Port Orange area. Before Welcoming Hearts, Hanners and her son Jacob had to travel to Lakeland for activities and support groups specific to his needs. Starting Welcoming Hearts was a way to make an impact for local families, as well

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“My husband and I decided we had to do something in order to include everybody,” Hanners said. Hanners realized that families with special needs children can often experience discomfort in areas with a lot of people and noise. So, she chose to give local families a viable option for entertainment. “We started as a parent support group, and expanded by adding parent’s night out, teen social groups, and now we have our first-annual-sensory friendly Easter egg hunt,” Hanners said. The Florida Braille and Talking Books Library provided education and learning materials at the event to further promote reading solutions for children who have a learning disability or are visually impaired. This service is provided for free by the Library of Congress. Kathy Acevedo, representative of the Florida Braille and Talking Books Library, has seen numerous cases of how the library has provided education and entertainment for people with disabilities that make it difficult to read. “I want families to be able to come out, knowing there is no judgement and that we are all in this together,” Hanners said.

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PORT ORANGE Amber Village Patricia Graver sold 1051 Amber Circle to Joan Selser, of Brick, New Jersey, for $127,500. Built in 1986, the house has two bedrooms, two baths and 949 square feet. It sold in 2004 for $75,000. Commonwealth Edgar and Susan Yvonne, of Ontario, sold 5450 Wood St. to Ron Gillen and Wendy Gould, of Port Orange, for $87,000. Built in 1975, the mobile home has two bedrooms, one bath and 780 square feet. It sold in 1989 for $31,000. Coquina Cove Matthew and Rebecca Elam, and Michael Suah, of Ormond Beach, sold 1968 Cove Point Road to Randy Brown and Lisa

Dondl for $214,000. Built in 2013, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,448 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $160,400. Gary and Sandra Gunkle, of Ormond Beach, sold 1934 Cove Point Road to Thomas and Marion Buco, of Port Orange, for $203,000. Built in 2009, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,363 square feet. It sold in 2009 for $156,000. Countryside Donna Nedik, of Jacksonville, sold 4043 S. Waterbridge Circle to Robert and Jacquelyn Riggs, of Port Orange, for $320,000. Built in 1990, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,554 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $275,000. Wilbur and Linda Norris, and W. Rocky Norris, as trustee, sold 912 Ashmeade Court to Michael and Jill Baxter, of

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, for $225,500. Built in 2002, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,889 square feet. It sold in 2002 for $149,900. Royal Palm Edwin and Patricia Tyas, of Sayville, New York, sold 1407 Coconut Palm Circle to Floyd Martin for $206,500. Built in 2004, the townhouse has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,250 square feet. Sandlewood Estates Thomas Gamache and Angela Gamache sold 1187 Stillwood Court to Caroline Dyer and Douglas Dyer, of Port Orange, for $195,000. Built in 1987, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,214 square feet. It sold in 2010 for $114,500.

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Tomoka Farms Derek Cunha sold 2041 Avocado Drive to Jimmey and Patsy Perkins, of Port Orange, for $444,000. Built in 1977, the house has four bedrooms, four baths, a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,629 square feet. It sold in 1989 for $189,000.

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Carol Mugo developed a passion for crafting wholesome treats when her niece was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. She wanted to create recipes that her niece could enjoy, and, ultimately, that’s what she did. It helped with her niece’s symptoms, Mugo said. The recipes focused on organic and non-genetically modified ingredients without inflammatory foods such as wheat, dairy, soy, corn and nuts. “I started meeting a lot of others in the Port Orange community that had allergies or other health issues that wanted treats but could not find them,” Mugo said, That’s how her business, The Healthful Baker, was created in Port Orange. Mugo said she is starting off at the farmers market to gain some recognition for her company. Eventually, she wants to get a commercial kitchen. “I believe small vendors at the farmers market encourage people to eat healthier because we provide one-on-one interaction, unlike the big supermarkets,” Mugo said. Mugo believes that sharing her history and personal story will encourage people to move from a conventional diet to one that will better support their health. Brenda Detweiler comes to the farmers market every weekend to purchase treats from The Healthful Baker because of her diet restriction. “Treats like hers are impossible to find in the area,” Detweiler

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Ormond Beach resident Bill Self has dealt ketamine virtually all of his professional life. As a nurse anesthetist who worked in local hospitals, he used to administer the drug to patients via anesthesia. However, it wasn’t until he started teaching at the University of North Florida that he started studying all of its potential benefits. Then, when his son came home from college during the 2016 Christmas break with depression, Self was further pushed into his research on ketamine. “That’s when the drive really started, for me, for what else is out there that we could do to look out for treatment for our kid,” Self said. A year later, Self, a Mainland High School alumnus, and Dr. Carlos Montalvo jointly founded a ketamine infusion center, and started seeing patients in 2018. Self holds a doctorate in nursing, and his Port Orange-based clinic, “Life is Ketaful” is one of fewer than 10 clinics in the state. Self reports a 70% success rate in his patients, which include his own son who now owns his own business in Ormond Beach, Self’s Vapor and Taproom. Recently, Self met a woman who initially had post-partum depres-

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Make new friends while freeing up your joints and working your muscles. Aquatic exercise is designed for all levels of experience with the ability to go at your own pace with as much or as little resistance to fit your needs. Instructors will show different versions of intensity with each move to accommodate all skill levels.

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Keep your heart healthy with these 5 keto-friendly foods The low-carb, high-fat diet known as keto has Americans looking at healthy food consumption in a whole new light. Keto programs have proven effective for weight loss, but how heart-healthy are they? As with all things, moderation is key. To get you started, the experts at South Beach Diet — a more accessible version of the keto diet — recommend these five ketofriendly, heart-healthy foods: 1. Full-fat dairy: “Full-fat dairy is healthy,” says Dr. Arthur Agatston, creator of the South Beach Diet. “For example, you should be eating full-fat yogurt, not low-fat yogurt.”

With zero net carbs, items such as butter and cream are rich in healthy fats. While large amounts are associated with obesity and may cause heart disease, according to many experts, the opposite is true when consumed in moderation, as shown in studies published by the “European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.” 2. Eggs: Despite receiving a bad rap for high cholesterol content, eggs are low in carbs and high in protein and amino acids. Egg whites contain no cholesterol and are high in protein; while the yolk provides the majority of the egg’s nutritional content. Eaten sensibly, eggs are both keto- and

heart-friendly. 3. Shrimp: Shrimp is a versatile superfood, high in protein and contains more than 20 vitamins and minerals, including selenium, which reduces inflammation and promotes heart health. Seek out wild-caught shrimp to avoid antibiotics. 4. Flaxseeds: Flaxseeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids and have been proven to lower the risk of heart attack and heart disease. Flaxseed also contains 800 times more of a cancer-fighting phytochemical called lignan than any other food. For maximum nutritional benefits, choose ground flaxseed and refrigerate for

longevity. Try mixing it into olive oil-based mayo or blending it into your favorite protein shake. 5. Olive-oil or avocado-oil based mayonnaise: This oftenmaligned condiment is high in heart-healthy, monounsaturated fats, and is a keto staple with its zero grams of net carbs. For more information on the South Beach Diet and its ketofriendly options, visit www.southbeachdiet.com. When adopting a keto-style diet, think beyond weight loss. Be sure to include a range of foods that are great for heart health. — STATEPOINT

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Why breakfast really is the most important meal of the day Y

ou’ve probably heard the saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” While there is some conflicting research that questions the importance of eating breakfast for weight loss, many other researchers conclude there are, in fact, many benefits for starting your day with a morning meal.

BREAKFAST BASICS “Breakfast literally means ‘breaking the fast,’” explains Briana Rodriquez, a registered dietitian with Jenny Craig. “Blood sugar, also known as glucose, powers your muscles and brain. After 7-9 hours of sleep, blood sugar is naturally low and you need to replenish your energy stores.” But what if there’s no time to spare in the morning? Rest assured, there are quick, easy breakfasts you can grab on-thego. WHY BREAKFAST MATTERS Although skipping meals or eating very little in the morning may seem like a sure-fire way to lose weight, Rodriquez explains it’s not so simple. “When you skip breakfast, you’ll likely overcompensate later, eating your largest meal at night because you’re extremely hungry. And that’s not good if your intention is weight loss.” Making breakfast your largest meal of the day, also known as “frontloading,” can lead to a healthier weight. “Since digestion slows during sleep, late-night calories are less easily metabolized and will likely be stored instead of used as energy,” Rodriquez explains. “A balanced, substantial breakfast works with

HOW SHOULD YOUR DAY LOOK? The quality of food you eat also matters. Here’s an example of what Rodriquez suggests a typical day look like:  Breakfast and lunch should be satisfying, protein-rich and include a small amount of healthy fats and carbohydrates. Think: an egg and veggie scramble with a piece of fruit for breakfast or chicken with veggies and pasta alongside a green salad for lunch.  Dinner should be light and include a lean protein and lots of non-starchy vegetables. Rodriquez suggests decreasing carbs in the evening. Think: meatloaf with veggies or

something like Jenny Craig’s Three Cheese Macaroni with Broccoli and Carrots.  Snacks are an important part of the equation too. Rodriquez recommends snacks under 200 calories, spaced between meals. Choose something with protein and fiber to help keep you feeling full. Think: a small apple with a teaspoon of nut butter, or nonfat Greek yogurt with a handful of berries.

“When you skip breakfast, you’ll likely overcompensate later, eating your largest meal at night because you’re extremely hungry. ” BRIANA RODRIQUEZ, a registered dietitian with Jenny Craig

your metabolism at its peak, helping support weight loss efforts naturally.” An added bonus? Weight loss isn’t the only potential benefit of having a good breakfast; a 2013 study published in “Obesity” suggests other health gains in addition to weight loss, such as decreased risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Consider weight loss programs that embrace the science around

the body’s natural circadian rhythm. Also, look for programs that offer satisfying breakfasts with just the right amount of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Eating breakfast may improve your health in more ways than one. The next time you’re rushing out the door in the morning, don’t forget to grab something good to eat — your body will thank you! — STATEPOINT

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Beautiful Waterfront 3BR, 2BA 2CGA home in the Maintenance free ‘’Villages of Royal Palm’’ community. The home features beautiful tile flooring in the living room and kitchen. The rear screened in porch has lovely views of the lake. MLS#1054692 $299,900 Call Arun Reddy 386-341-0121.

Enjoy magnificent ocean views from this beautifully renovated, 2BA, 2BA, 1CGA condo at Bellair. Nearly everything in this unit has been upgraded from the modern tile floors, new granite counters and backsplash, stainless appliances, and tiled bathrooms! MLS#1053163 $179,900 Call Ernie Simmons IV 386-852-8225.

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RENTAL INVESTMENT OR BEACH GETAWAY?! Two separate studios - each with a private bathroom. Each unit has a fully set up Kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. Units are connected by adjoining door. Larger family? Rent together or double income when rented separately. MLS#1055772 $99,895 Call Tonya Jane Larsh 386-228-5252.

Gorgeous Johnson built home in the much-desired Sterling Chase community! This beautiful home offers 4 generously sized bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms and 2,332sf of living space. Nicely updated with new tile throughout the main living areas and master bedroom, and LVT flooring in the guest bedrooms. MLS#1055621 $335,000 Call Kelly Riggle 386-212-7333.

THIS IS IT! Beautiful 3BR, 2BA Seagate Nottingham Model Home in this 55+ Gated Community. Open Concept design built in 2018 with Volume Tray Ceilings and Arched Doorways. MLS#1055276 $284,900 Call Cindy Lee Harper 386-566-4747.

This Port Orange pool home has plenty of space for your family to spread out with 4BR, 3BA and 1 huge family room open to the kitchen, along with a separate large living room. MLS#1054407 $329,900 Call Ernie Simmons IV 386-852-8225.

This 3BR, 2BA home is just as beautiful inside as it is outside! Gorgeous landscaping & freshly painted exterior. Bonus room. New water heater & alarm system. Newer A/C. MLS#1055884 $355,000 Call Linda Wright 386-453-7323.

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This 2BR, 2BA, 2CGA home has been completely renovated and is move-in ready. Brand new kitchen with granite countertops, all new SS appliances, eat-in breakfast nook and bar top. New plank tile throughout, new interior paint, plantation shutters, with a large fenced in yard. MLS#1055688 $193,000 Call Jacklyn Gonzalez 386-295-5442.

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Juliette Model 3BR, 2BA split plan home featuring a truly distinctive style! Turn the office / den into a 4th bedroom! Enjoy your coffee on the Private, extended, covered Lanai! Large gourmet for the Chef in the family plus Lots of UPGRADES! MLS#1054339 $387,900 Call Cindy Lee Harper 386-566-4747.

This lovely 3BR, 2BA split plan home is immaculate and located in a desirable Port Orange Community near lots of shops and restaurants. The home has vaulted ceilings, open concept kitchen, living and dining room. MLS#1055887 $239,900 Call Helen Tucker 386-290-7577.

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This 2BR, 2BA end unit has balconies that face the ocean and river. Unit 407 is bright and airy. The master suite is over sized with a large walk in closet. This original unit has updated kitchen counters but is looking for your personal touch. MLS#1055919 $249,900 Call Linda Wright 386-453-7323.

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Great location! This 2BR, 2BA townhome is the perfect investment property with no HOA fees. Currently under lease through February 2020 with a monthly rent income of $975. This sale is intended for an investor only. MLS#1056208 $119,000 Call Kelly Riggle 386-212-7333.

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